http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specificationBlogen-uswww.firstflightadventurepark.comAbby Careynohttp://www.firstflightadventurepark.comThu, 21 Mar 2019 19:43:07 GMTBlogBlogWed, 01 Aug 2018 17:49:21 GMTA rainy day on the Outer Banks!!!http://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/a-rainy-day-on-the-outer-banksWed, 01 Aug 2018 05:00:00 GMTAbby CareyAs an adventure park we do stay open in the rain and embrace climbers on rainy days. A little water and rain is just an extra part of the challenge. The extra challenge of rain or wind is even free of charge! ]]>As an adventure park we do stay open in the rain and embrace climbers on rainy days. A little water and rain is just an extra part of the challenge. The extra challenge of rain or wind is even free of charge! As an adventure park we do stay open in the rain and embrace climbers on rainy days. A little water and rain is just an extra part of the challenge. The extra challenge of rain or wind is even free of charge! If you are feeling confident this is just the challenge for you, and if you come while it is raining you will have time to go to the beach when its sunny out. Also, we (for whatever unexplainable reason) tend to have fewer climbers when it is raining out, no need to worry about tower traffic. Tower traffic can occur when there are a lot of people or slower climbers go on the course, just like on the beach road and highway here.

Other weather concerns… As mentioned before, a little wind and rain (or a lot) bring it on! Lightning on the other hand is something we try to avoid. Getting struck by lightning tends to get bad yelp reviews. If we see lightning close to the tower our amazing guides will evacuate you. The guides are trained to deal with that and other types of situations. We all walk back to the shop and try and wait out the storm.

Weather everywhere is a part of life and extremely unpredictable. Such is the case in the OBX. Storms here can last 2 minutes or 2 days so please listen to our staff. Our staff is local and knowledgeable of the weather conditions and can probably give you the best answers to their ability as to conditions that day. That being said we cannot control the weather and will do our best to give you a wonderful experience regardless.

]]>http://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/a-rainy-day-on-the-outer-banksTo be valuable or to be valuable-less……http://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/to-be-valuable-or-to-be-valuable-less1Tue, 31 Jul 2018 05:00:00 GMTAbby CareyEveryone always wants to bring their phones, wallets, and other valuables out to the park with them. Please do not!!!First off, you should not have anything in your pockets so that nothing can fall out and hit other participants. This is said while in the shop during the check in process. ]]>Everyone always wants to bring their phones, wallets, and other valuables out to the park with them. Please do not!!!First off, you should not have anything in your pockets so that nothing can fall out and hit other participants. This is said while in the shop during the check in process. Everyone always wants to bring their phones, wallets, and other valuables out to the park with them. Please do not!!!

First off, you should not have anything in your pockets so that nothing can fall out and hit other participants. This is said while in the shop during the check in process. Most people don’t appreciate being hit in the head by falling objects.

If you do bring something valuable out to the park, we are in no way responsible for it. We are located above a marsh, which despite all its natural beauty is very hard to find things in. If you lose something to the marsh chances are it is lost for good. Is it worth bringing your wallet, expensive sunglasses, cash, etc. out there for 2 hours when you could very easily lose it for good? No, it is not! Even Go-Pros that are harnessed on or are attached to your helmet can still fall. If you have your heart set on getting photos, we have a camera system out there or a Go-Pro is the only option for doing your own personal videography. Having family or friends, that do not want to climb, watch from the observation area and take photos is the best way to have those memories of you climbing captured. Watches and Fit-Bits that are not tightly secured could also potentially fall off. Also be wary of rings that can get caught by gloves or on ropes. Earrings can be a nuisance. The helmet straps could irritate how long they hang or poke into your skin. OUCH! Nobody likes to lose stuff, but at least if you lose something at home you have a chance at finding it.

Please note that if something does fall in the marsh, while our guides are happy to look for it, which is not always possible if we are busy. It could be really wet out, or if we do not know where it fell. Their job is to take care of the people on the tower climbing, not to try and find someone’s dropped items that should not have been out there.

We highly recommend the only things you bring out to the course with you are water bottles and sunglasses (either attached via a strap or wear cheap ones).

]]>http://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/to-be-valuable-or-to-be-valuable-less1Top 5 things to do in Nags Head in 2018http://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/top-5-things-to-do-in-nags-head-in-2018Fri, 19 Jan 2018 06:00:00 GMTShawn DeaneTrying to plan your next trip to Nags Head? Here are the top 5 things to do during your stay.]]>Trying to plan your next trip to Nags Head? Here are the top 5 things to do during your stay.

Top 5 things to do in Nags Head

Trying to plan your next trip to Nags Head? Here are the top 5 things to do during your stay:

First Flight Adventure Park

Climb, zip, and play at First Flight Adventure Park! This park location was the first aerial park on the Outer Banks of North Carolina. At this park you can test your physical and mental limits while you are climbing up to 50 feet in the air. First Flight Adventure Park’s 42 obstacles are designed for ages 6 and will test the limits of various levels of climbing abilities. There are 6 total courses that make up the aerial park and increase in difficulty as you move to higher altitudes. Climb on ropes, cables, hammocks, barrels, stirrups, and more for an exhilarating experience you won’t forget. Contact us to book your climb today!

Jockey's Ridge State Park

Nags Head is home to the tallest natural sand dunes in the eastern United States, and is also the most visited state park in North Carolina. These dunes consist of 3 major peaks of shifting sand that offer some pretty amazing views. Located at the base of Jockey’s Ridge is a museum where you can learn Outer Banks history and research the wildlife that makes this state park their home. From hang-gliding, to kite flying, to sunset watching, there are plenty of ways to enjoy Jockey’s Ridge!

Interested in experiencing the nature and wildlife of the Outer Banks? Or just need a break from your beach chair? Nags Head Woods is a great location to experience the Outer Banks in its most unaltered state. As you trek through the various trails, you’ll be able to identify diverse ecosystems that make up the preserve. You may be able to sight a few of the thousands of native species that call these woods their home. Between wetlands, woods, and sand dunes, you won’t ever become bored with the views. There is lots to explore and discover on the Nags Head Woods Preserve.

Lighthouses are a major component of Outer Banks landmarks, and you can visit one right here in Nags Head! Body Island Lighthouse was built in 1872 and stands at 156 feet tall. This lighthouse is located in Nags Head, but is found at the beginning of what is known as the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Bodie Island Lighthouse’s unique horizontal stripes set it apart from other lighthouses around the Outer Banks. Since the completion of years of renovations, visitors are now able to climb the lighthouse. 214 steps lead you to the top of Bodie Island Lighthouse, where you can have amazing views and photo opportunities.

Get up close and personal with the Atlantic Ocean! Jennette’s Pier is the most recently constructed pier on the Outer Banks, but it has been a local and tourist hot-spot since 1939. The original pier structure collapsed after Hurricane Isabel in 2003, and work on rebuilding the pier began in 2009. In May of 2011, Jennette’s Pier was reopened to sightseers, fisherman, and curious visitors and locals. The pier is owned by the Outer Banks Aquarium, and schedules a variety of summertime aquatic educational programs. Jennette’s Pier offers some of the best fishing on the Outer Banks, a gift shop, an educational center, and a large public beach access; there is something for everyone!

]]>http://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/top-5-things-to-do-in-nags-head-in-2018Opening March 24th for the 2017 seasonhttp://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/opening-march-24th-for-the-2017-seasonWed, 01 Mar 2017 06:00:00 GMTShawn DeaneFFAP wil be Opening March 24th for the 2017 season ]]>FFAP wil be Opening March 24th for the 2017 season

FFAP wil be Opening March 24th for the 2017 season

]]>http://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/opening-march-24th-for-the-2017-seasonCalling All Brides & Grooms!http://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/opening-march-24th-for-the-2017-season1Fri, 27 Jan 2017 06:00:00 GMTShawn DeaneClimb, Zip, Play before the Big Day! Come play at First Flight Adventure Park – the first Aerial Adventure park on the Outer Banks. Getting married? You’re in luck – we welcome your entire bridal party and wedding guests here to take on the ultimate challenge and calm those pre-wedding jitters. ]]>Climb, Zip, Play before the Big Day! Come play at First Flight Adventure Park – the first Aerial Adventure park on the Outer Banks. Getting married? You’re in luck – we welcome your entire bridal party and wedding guests here to take on the ultimate challenge and calm those pre-wedding jitters. Climb, Zip, Play before the Big Day! Come play at First Flight Adventure Park – the first Aerial Adventure park on the Outer Banks. Getting married? You’re in luck – we welcome your entire bridal party and wedding guests here to take on the ultimate challenge and calm those pre-wedding jitters. If you’re looking to plan a bachelor or bachelorette party that hasn’t been done already, kick it up a notch and host your friends at FFAP for an adventure they’ll never forget. From parties to family fun, we cater to all ages and skill levels, so push yourself to new heights on 42 obstacles and six zip lines, with seven new obstacles coming soon in 2017. Do something different and test your mental and physical limits at First Flight Adventure Park. How far will you go?]]>http://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/opening-march-24th-for-the-2017-season15 things you MUST do on your Outer Banks vacationhttp://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/5-things-you-must-do-on-your-outer-banks-vacationWed, 01 Jun 2016 05:00:00 GMTMeridian Tech Group, IncThe Outer Banks are renowned for our gorgeous beaches, wide expanses of shoreline, and moderate temperatures. This 200-mile long string of narrow barrier islands extends off the coast of North Carolina and Virginia, making for a popular tourist destination all year round. Planning a vacation here?]]>The Outer Banks are renowned for our gorgeous beaches, wide expanses of shoreline, and moderate temperatures. This 200-mile long string of narrow barrier islands extends off the coast of North Carolina and Virginia, making for a popular tourist destination all year round. Planning a vacation here?The Outer Banks are renowned for our gorgeous beaches, wide expanses of shoreline, and moderate temperatures. This 200-mile long string of narrow barrier islands extends off the coast of North Carolina and Virginia, making for a popular tourist destination all year round. Planning a vacation here? You’re in luck: there are so many things to see and do here that you’ll never be at a loss for what to do. Here are five things you MUST do while vacationing here on the Outer Banks.

Relax on the beach of course! Witnessing the beautiful natural beaches of the Cape Hatteras National Seashore is always breathtaking as you realize you can drive for a half hour down the highway flanked by sand dunes, wildlife and sea oats. The Outer Banks area is special because it juts out into the Atlantic to form a trademark landscape that is the culmination of two ocean currents: the Gulf Stream and the Labrador Current. These make for the perfect outdoor recreation opportunities of hang gliding, kiteboarding, wind surfing, kayaking and paddleboarding. If you prefer to be a bit more laid back, you can do some bird watching, hiking, sunbathing, shell collecting, and horseback riding.

Visit the Wright Brothers Memorial. Located in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, this national park will teach you everything you want to know about Wilbur and Orville Wright and their fateful success on December 17, 1903. Take an interpretive program, check out the replicas of the 1902 and 1903 gliders, view portraits of famous fellow aviators, walk the grounds to view reproductions of the 1903 camp buildings, and even stand in the very same spot where the brothers took their first flight.

Climb a lighthouse. The Outer Banks is famous for its beautiful lighthouses that act as beacons of hope for those at sea. There are three main ones you should check out. First, the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, donning its signature black and white candy-cane stripes, is arguably the most famous and photographed lighthouse on the planet. Its powerful light spans 20 miles out into the sea, and it holds the distinction of the world’s tallest brick lighthouse at more than 208 feet tall. Can you climb the 257 steps to the top? Second, check out Bodie Island Lighthouse near Nags Head and Whalebone Junction. This distinctive black and white structure has 214 steps up to the top of the 156 foot lighthouse. Third, the Currituck Beach Light Station, a towering red-brick lighthouse located in historic Corolla Village, has 220 steps in all.

Watch the Lost Colony on Roanoke Island. Punctuated by epic battles and Indian dances, this impressive stage production offers up a little of everything: music, laughter, dance and romance. It runs from May 29 to August 22, and is located at 1409 National Park Drive in Manteo, NC.

Climb, Zip and Play at First Flight Adventure Park. This is the Outer Banks’ only aerial adventure park and will give the whole family a thrill. Located in Nags Head, First Flight is a thrill-seeking adventure park for people of all ages where you can test your mental and physical limits on 48 different obstacles up to 50 feet in the air. Book your adventure now!

]]>http://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/5-things-you-must-do-on-your-outer-banks-vacationWeek 4 Constructionhttp://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/week-4-constructionFri, 18 Apr 2014 05:00:00 GMTAdmin UserThe course is taking shape. Check out these CDI boys doing what they do best. ]]>The course is taking shape. Check out these CDI boys doing what they do best. The course is taking shape. Check out these CDI boys doing what they do best.

]]>http://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/week-4-constructionWeek 2 and 3 contructionhttp://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/week-2-and-3-contructionWed, 09 Apr 2014 05:00:00 GMTAdmin UserHere are a few pics from the crane dropping the poles in the ground. The CDI crew has been working long, hard hours and the course is really coming together ]]>Here are a few pics from the crane dropping the poles in the ground. The CDI crew has been working long, hard hours and the course is really coming together Here are a few pics from the crane dropping the poles in the ground. The CDI crew has been working long, hard hours and the course is really coming together

]]>http://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/week-2-and-3-contructionWeek 1http://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/week-1Wed, 26 Mar 2014 05:00:00 GMTAdmin UserWe've had a wet and rainy first week of work. All the decks have been pre built on the utility poles for next weeks crane day. Lets hope for better weather! ]]>We've had a wet and rainy first week of work. All the decks have been pre built on the utility poles for next weeks crane day. Lets hope for better weather!

We've had a wet and rainy first week of work. All the decks have been pre built on the utility poles for next weeks crane day. Lets hope for better weather! There has been 1 mile of cable cut, swaged and installed

The Splice boys hard at work splicing eyes, butts, and prusiks for climbers to play on

]]>http://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/week-1The Before Photohttp://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/the-before-photoMon, 24 Feb 2014 06:00:00 GMTAdmin UserNestled on 2 acres, between Windmill Point Event Site and Pamlico Jacks. This is where the action is about to happen! ]]>Nestled on 2 acres, between Windmill Point Event Site and Pamlico Jacks. This is where the action is about to happen!

Nestled on 2 acres, between Windmill Point Event Site and Pamlico Jacks. This is where the action is about to happen!

]]>http://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/the-before-photoMilepost 16 FFAP sitehttp://www.firstflightadventurepark.com/milepost-16-ffap-siteTue, 11 Feb 2014 06:00:00 GMTMeridian Tech Group, IncFFAP will be sharing its registration space with a portion of the Dairy Queen at MP 16. Complete with AC, restrooms, t-shirts and other FFAP apparel. Who wouldn't enjoy ice cream after climbing around for 2 hours! ]]>FFAP will be sharing its registration space with a portion of the Dairy Queen at MP 16. Complete with AC, restrooms, t-shirts and other FFAP apparel. Who wouldn't enjoy ice cream after climbing around for 2 hours!

FFAP will be sharing its registration space with a portion of the Dairy Queen at MP 16. Complete with AC, restrooms, t-shirts and other FFAP apparel. Who wouldn't enjoy ice cream after climbing around for 2 hours!